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13. Connect any external cables (if they are needed) to the installed option board.
14. If you installed a full-length PCI board you must also align the rear edge of the
PCI board with the guide slots located in the fan cover.
15. If applicable, reinstall all components removed earlier in step 4.
16. Replace the right side door and close the front door.
17. Plug in the system power cord(s), and power on the system.
18. Check that no error message appears during the POST. If an error message
occurs, write down the message and review the error message listed in
chapter 5.
19. Start the "BIOS Setup Utility" to set the "Reset Configuration Data" in the
"Advanced" menu to "Yes".
Removing an Option Board
slots to maintain the electromagnetic emissions characteristics
of the system and to assure proper cooling of the system
components.
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed under
System" on page 109
2. Prepare your system for upgrade. See
on page 110
3. Remove the right side door. See
4. Disconnect any cables attached to the option board you are removing.
5. Remove and save the option board retaining bracket setscrew.
6. Hold the board at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the edge
connectors pull free. Make sure that you do not scrape the board against other
components.
7. Remove the board from the expansion slot and place it in an antistatic wrapper.
If you are replacing a board, go to
otherwise continue.
8. Insert an expansion slot connector cover into the vacated slot.
9. Install an expansion slot cover over the vacant slot using the previously
removed setscrew.
10. If applicable, reinstall all components removed earlier in step 4.
11. Reinstall the right side door on the system chassis. See
Side Door" on page 112
12. Plug in the system power cord(s), and turn on the system.
Note: Expansion slot covers must be installed on all vacant
and
"Static Precautions" on page 109
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"Preparing Your System for Upgrade"
"Removing the Right Side Door" on page 111
"Installing an Option Board" on page 149
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